AMB
Ambilobe Airport
Madagascar
11,507 km
7,150 miles
CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
Distance
11,507 km
7,150 mi / 6,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AMB CHC
Airport Name Ambilobe Airport Christchurch International Airport
IATA Code AMB CHC
ICAO Code FMNE NZCH
City N/A Christchurch
Country Madagascar New Zealand
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 72 ft 123 ft
Coordinates -13.190000, 48.990000 -43.490000, 172.530000

Ambilobe Airport (AMB) to Christchurch (CHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambilobe Airport (AMB) in Ambilobe Airport, Madagascar to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand is 11,507 kilometers (7,150 miles / 6,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Madagascar with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:34 in Ambilobe Airport, it's 07:34 in Christchurch. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Ambilobe Airport (AMB) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ambilobe Airport (AMB) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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